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Science Fair Project Grading Rubric
Science Fair Project Grading Rubric
Scientific Project
Rubric Code:
Y23CB3C
By
Kplant
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Subject:
Science
Type:
Project
Grade Levels:
6-8
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Division 2
Extending
10 pts
Applying
8 pts
Developing
6 pts
InadequateBeginning
4 pts
Research Question
Extending
Stated the problem in question form. How does ___affect ____? How will ____ affect ____? No misspelled words. Easy to understand.
Applying
Stated the problem. No misspelled words. Legible.
Developing
Stated the problem or question, using incorrect form. Misspelled words. Messy, illegible
InadequateBeginning
Not titled, incomplete question or doesn't use correct format.
Project Abstract
Extending
Abstract is neat, easy to read and easy to follow. No misspelled words. Gives a clear "snapshot" of what the research project is about: Question, hypothesis, procedure, observations, and conclusions.
Applying
Abstract is neat, easy to read and easy to follow. Gives a good "snapshot" of what the project is about:
Question, hypothesis, procedure, observations, and conclusions.
Developing
Abstract is messy, not easy to follow or read. Writing is hard to read. Missing information. Project purpose is difficult to understand.
InadequateBeginning
No abstract
Background Research
Extending
Minimal one paragraph research focusing on topic of research.
Applying
Minimal one paragraph research focusing on topic of research.
Developing
Less than one paragraph research and/or loosely related to the research topic.
InadequateBeginning
No research information
Hypothesis
Extending
Answers the question in a complete sentence. Can tell that the student has put thought into statement. Background research is evident. It is an educated guess. No misspelled words.
Applying
Answers the question in a complete sentence. Applies directly to the problem.
Developing
Answers the question in a complete sentence. Does not apply to the problem. Is not an educated guess. Misspelled words. Messy, illegible
InadequateBeginning
Does not answer in a complete sentence. No answer. No title.
Materials
Extending
List of all materials is complete and up to date with no misspelled words.
Applying
List of materials is complete.
Developing
List of materials is incomplete or messy, or illegible. Misspelled words.
InadequateBeginning
Does not list the materials used in the experiment.
Procedure
Extending
Completed procedure. Complete sentences. No fragments. No misspelled words. All variables are present.
Applying
Completed procedure. Complete sentences. All variables are present. Neat and organized
Developing
Incomplete procedure. Misspelled words. Incomplete sentences. Fragments in steps of progress. Missing variables
InadequateBeginning
No procedure. Fragmented in step by step process.
Results
Extending
Completed results with a colorful graph, data table or both, to support the explanation of the results of the research. No fragments. No misspelled words. Neat. Organized. Easy to read graphics.
Applying
Completed results with a graph and explanation. No fragments. No misspelled words. Neat. Organized.
Developing
Documentation (an explanation) is provided, but without a graph or data table.. Fragments. Misspelled words.
InadequateBeginning
No results. Fragmented. No documentation.
Conclusion
Extending
Conclusion is related to the hypothesis. Correct wording and format. Stated in complete sentences. No misspelled words.
Applying
Conclusion is related to the hypothesis as the answer to the problem or question. Answered in a complete sentences.
Developing
Conclusion not related to problem. Not written in correlation to the hypothesis. Misspelled words. Fragments. Incomplete sentence
InadequateBeginning
No conclusion. Fragmented.
Display
Extending
Poster board is a trifold that includes all required pieces. Display is colourful, neat, and engaging. There are also objects or products from the experiment displayed with the board and/or photographs from the project.
Applying
Poster board is a trifold that includes some required pieces. Display is colourful, neat, and engaging. There are also objects or products from the experiment displayed with the board and/or photographs from the project.
Developing
Poster board is a trifold that includes some required pieces. Display is minimally engaging. There are also objects or products from the experiment displayed with the board and/or photographs from the project.
InadequateBeginning
Poster board lacks several of the required elements.
Presentation
Extending
During the science celebration, the student engages with viewers and can adequately answer any questions. Tone is friendly, respectful and professional.
Applying
During the science celebration, the student engages with viewers and can answer some questions. Tone is friendly, respectful and professional.
Developing
During the science celebration, the student engages with viewers minimally and struggles to answer any questions. Tone is friendly, respectful and professional.
InadequateBeginning
During the science celebration, student is unable to meet several requirements.
Keywords:
Problem, Hypothesis, Procedure, Materials, Results, Conclusion
Subjects:
Science
Types:
Project
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